Articles by Rob Dwiar, Managing Editor, TechRadar Gaming and Streaming

Rob is the Managing Editor of TechRadar Gaming and Streaming. He joined in 2023 as the Deputy Editor of TechRadar Gaming (TRG), and has multiple years of games media and games writing experience under his belt, with a variety of bylines at games publications, but also in the world of gardens and landscapes.

Prior to joining TRG, Rob was the Commissioning Editor for Hardware at sister site GamesRadar+. and spent more than four years on that team. After this, he had a short but successful stint as Gaming Editor at WePC, but is now firmly in a position at TechRadar Gaming to help drive the brand forward to achieve its goals. Before joining GamesRadar+ in 2018, Rob freelanced for many places and has had work published over the last six years or so at the likes of GamesRadar+, Eurogamer, RPS, PCGN, and more. This writing often took, and still takes, the form of analysis and celebration of video game environments, landscapes, and horticulture - Rob is a qualified landscape and garden designer and an expert on the virtual landscapes and environments of games.

Articles by: Rob Dwiar

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2’s mix of vampiric abilities and detective-like investigation has piqued my interest in the long-awaited game

By Rob Dwiar published 18 September 25

After playing Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 at Gamescom this year, I’m quietly hopeful for the long-awaited role-playing game.

The Creative Sound BlasterX G6 USB sound card on a wooden surface

This overlooked gaming accessory has taken my PS5 and PC gaming experience to brand new levels

By Rob Dwiar published 16 September 25

I added a sound card to my PS5 and PC setups, and it made my gaming audio so much richer and clearer than ever.

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A screenshot from upcoming stealth game Styx: Blades of Greed showing Styx hiding behind a crate

I murdered my way up a vertical city and snooped through environments in search of shiny quartz crystals in Styx: Blades of Greed, and I can’t wait to get my sneak on again

By Rob Dwiar published 15 September 25

Styx: Blades of Greed might have been one of the most underrated games of Gamescom 2025.

The Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of the Giants expansion.

The Order of the Giants is a video game expansion done right – here are six reasons why you should jump into the new Indiana Jones and the Great Circle DLC

By Rob Dwiar, Dashiell Wood published 15 September 25

If you’re looking for more Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, then its Order of the Giants DLC is going to be perfect for you - here’s why we love it.

The Astro Bot Joyful DualSense on a white and blue background

Sony's joyous new variant of the Astro Bot PS5 DualSense controller is available to pre-order this week - here are the key details on the pad and how you can nab one

By Rob Dwiar published 8 September 25

The original may have sold out and is long gone, but this new Astro Bot DualSense is going to be hot stuff when it launches next week.

A screenshot from Dying Light: The Beast

I’m not sure I needed another look at Dying Light: The Beast to be more excited to smash up zombies, but a recent hands-on now has my hype at fever pitch

By Rob Dwiar published 4 September 25

After seeing Dying Light: The Beast again recently, it looks like the extra time in the oven is really proving worthwhile.

A screenshot from upcoming game 007: First Light

007 First Light won't have the same logic as the Bond movies, says dev – 'We really were inspired by some of these classic tropes, and then we adapted them to fit the modern medium'

By Demi Williams published 3 September 25

IOI was initially inspired by the color grading of old movies, but it didn't look right for a cinematic game

IOI is planning on adding a wide variety of accessibility options to 007 First Light, says dev – 'It is super, super important for us'

By Demi Williams published 3 September 25

IO Interactive has confirmed that 007 First Light will offer accessibility options so that the game can be playable to as many people as possible.

I’ve been up close with 007 First Light, and its cinematic action, excellent acting, and Bond-film bombast have convinced me that it’s going to be worthy of the James Bond pantheon

By Rob Dwiar published 3 September 25

007 First Light is channeling the best of the franchise and already has all the makings of a fantastic, cinematic globe-trotting secret agent adventure.

A close up of James Bond from upcoming game 007: First Light

007 First Light dev confirms 'there are distinct differences' from the Hitman series and calls the Bond game 'a clear succession of our skill set and our ambition'

By Demi Williams published 3 September 25

IO Interactive has revealed more about 007 First Light, including the "distinct differences" between the Bond game and its Hitman series.

Batman on top of a building in Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is the perfect example of a superhero game done right, and its brilliant action left me desperate for more

By Rob Dwiar published 2 September 25

Brick-based brilliance and bombastic action are at the core of Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight.

A close up of Naked Snake holding binoculars in Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater - everything you need to know

By Rob Dwiar last updated 29 August 25

Metal Gear Solid 3 remake is out now, and we've reviewed it. Here's what you need to know.

The Asus ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWMG monitor on a plain desk showing Apex Legends on screen

Who needs Asus' fancy flagship monitor? This dual-mode OLED screen stole the show and my heart at Gamescom 2025 – and it's perfect for PC and PS5 setups

By Rob Dwiar published 27 August 25

Asus has announced a new flagship OLED monitor that could be the premium pick everyone wants - but it’s this one from the brand that I actually have my eyes on.

Stalker 2's dev says 'the most beautiful' way to play PS5 version is on PS5 Pro with quality mode enabled, but they prefer to play in performance mode at 60FPS

By Demi Williams published 26 August 25

Stalker 2's technical producer, Evgeniy Kulik, has revealed that GSC Game World is aiming to launch the game on PS5 at 4K 60FPS in quality mode.

The title artwork from Warhammer 40000 Dawn of War 4

Warhammer: 40,000 - Dawn of War 4 looks like a return to the glory days of the original real-time strategy game

By Rob Dwiar published 26 August 25

Warhammer: 40,000 - Dawn of War 4’s exquisite RTS action transported me right back to chaotic action-packed LAN parties in my home nearly 20 years ago with friends.

Stalker 2 dev details new enhancements for PS5, including making the most of the DualSense's speaker and adaptive triggers

By Demi Williams published 26 August 25

GSC Game World has revealed new details about Stalker 2's PS5 version, including the all-new features that the Xbox and PC versions don't offer.

Directive 8020 developers on finally introducing the one feature that I always wanted in Until Dawn – and why it will change how you play

By Demi Williams published 22 August 25

Supermassive Games' upcoming horror game, Directive 8020, will let players rewind their decisions, but the series' classic way of playing will still be an option.

Best PS4 Pro games 2025 - get the most out of this enhanced console

By Rob Dwiar last updated 21 August 25

Get the most out of Sony's enhanced console from last gen with one of the best PS4 Pro games.

The Asus Raikiri 2 on show at Gamescom 2025.

I’ve tried the Asus Raikiri 2 wireless controller, and it might set the standard for third-party Xbox pads

By Rob Dwiar published 20 August 25

The new Asus Rog Raikiri 2 looks like everything you could want from an updated and enhanced pad.

A screenshot from Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Enhanced

I’ve spent more than 10 hours revisiting Viking Iceland in Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 Enhanced on PS5 and have fallen in love with its bleakness and misery all over again

By Rob Dwiar published 13 August 25

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From Iceland with misery: Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 Enhanced adds a layer of polish to Senua’s bleak and absorbing story, and PS5 is the definitive way to experience it.

I’ve used the Shot Scope G6 for a bunch of rounds, and its simplicity and accuracy make it an easy entry-level golf watch to recommend

By Rob Dwiar published 10 August 25

The Shot Scope G6 is a feature-packed entry-level golf watch that shows that simplicity can sometimes be the key to a great product.

Nintendo Indie World Showcase as it happened: everything announced at the Silksong-less stream

By Rhys Wood, Rob Dwiar last updated 7 August 25

Today's Indie World Showcase showed off new Switch and Switch 2 games coming soon.

A Nintendo Switch 2 system with one Joy-Con angled away from the main piece

Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase live: all the announcements and news as it happened

By Rob Dwiar, Rhys Wood last updated 31 July 25

Everything that happened and was announced at the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase.

Pokémon Presents – everything announced and our coverage of the event as it happened

By Jake Green last updated 22 July 25

Coverage of Pokémon Presents July 22, 2025. Details on everything announced, and details on the event as it happened.

After reflecting on my hands-on with Pragmata at Summer Game Fest, I’m even more intrigued by the hybrid combat and puzzle action

By Rob Dwiar published 30 June 25

After going hands-on with the sci-fi thriller game Pragmata, I’m totally hooked on its dual protagonist setup and hybrid combat-puzzle action

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